About

Based in Sarasota and serving clients statewide, Dominko & Swaim Law Group (“DSLG”) is a boutique law firm serving Sarasota and the surrounding communities. The firm specializes in complex business litigation, business law, catastrophic personal injury, and wrongful death cases, focusing on high-stakes matters where careful strategy, thorough preparation, and skilled advocacy are critical.

“At DSLG, we take a boutique, client-focused approach,” said Yuliya V. Swaim, Co-Founder. “By handling a limited number of cases, we devote exceptional attention, resources, and strategic thinking to every matter, ensuring clients are prepared for the best possible outcomes, whether through settlement or trial.”

We provide multilingual representation in English, Ukrainian, Russian, Polish, and French, serving Florida’s diverse communities. This cultural and linguistic accessibility allows us to communicate effectively and build trust with clients from a variety of backgrounds.

Our team brings over 25 years of combined experience in complex business litigation.

• Shem Dominko, Co-Founder, is Board Certified in Business Litigation by The Florida Bar—a distinction held by fewer than 1% of Florida attorneys. With a background in finance and accounting, Shem combines legal expertise with business insight. He has been recognized as a Rising Star by Super Lawyers (2016-present), One to Watch by Best Lawyers (2020-Present), and an Elite Top Attorney by Sarasota Magazine (2020-present).
• Co-Founder Yuliya V. Swaim brings over a decade of experience in high-stakes commercial litigation and has been recognized as a Florida Rising Star by Super Lawyers (2021-present), One to Watch by Best Lawyers (2023-present), and an Elite Top Attorney by Sarasota Magazine (2021-present). Her multilingual abilities in Ukrainian, Russian, and French allow her to serve diverse clients effectively.
• Clients also benefit from Riccardo D. Arcaro, Of Counsel, a nationally recognized trial attorney with nearly 50 years of experience, admitted in Michigan and Florida. He has participated in over 200 jury trials and earned the AV Preeminent rating from Martindale-Hubbell and a lifetime membership in the Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum.

“Our mission is to provide more than legal services,” said Swaim. “We guide clients through their most challenging moments with strategic, results-driven, and personally committed representation, helping them reclaim stability, dignity, and justice.”

For more information, visit www.dslawgroup.com